It was really awesome. I don’t remember if I has any issues with it as far as singal is concerned. Travelled to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Marbella, Cadiz and Seville. Signal strength was excellent. Skype and whatsup helped me keep in touch with my team back in the home country.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela is full of natural wonders which are the main tourist attractions of the country. Medanos de Coro National Park and Desert, Sierra Nevada National Park, are perfect for a trip to the mountains and Mochima Park if you prefer a coastal destination; Great Savannah and Canaima, in Bolivar state, including the world’s largest waterfall and the beautiful Orinoco Delta; Cultural destinations like Colonia Tovar, will make you feel like in a typical German town thousands of kilometres away from Germany. And of course tourist destinations like Puerto de la Cruz, Los Roques Archipelago and the vibrant and luxurious Margarita Island. Do you already know the places you will include on your travel plans across Venezuela? Before you decide, take note of some tips and main attractions provided on the official Venezuela Tourism website – Awesome Destination.

WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN CARACAS?

If you are planning on spending some days in the capital city, Caracas, we suggest you some plans to enjoy “the City of the Eternal Spring”, the name is given due to its pleasant climate. Use the cable railway found at the El Ávila National Park to contemplate the city from the sky; Visit the Birthplace of Simon Bolivar if you are interested to know more about the country’s history. If you are looking for recreation areas, we recommend the Proceres Promenade, the Cultural Park Hacienda la Trinidad, or East Park, the Botanic Garden, and University Gardens Simon Bolivar. In order to discover its culture in depth, there are several museums that are worth visiting: Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas, Colonial Art Museum, Children’s Museum and Bolivar Museum. Take into account that Caracas is a dangerous city so we recommend you visit it along with a group of people, avoid crowds as well as solitary places, use taxis and don’t leave your personal belongings unattended. Don’t wear flashy clothes.

SECURITY CONTROLS TO TOURISTS IN VENEZUELA

Caracas, Valencia, Maracaibo and Maracay are some of the most dangerous cities of the country, and you should be careful at the airport because many tourists have experienced unpleasant incidents. Drug controls are frequent as well as the opening of bags. In addition, travellers agree that the journey from the airport to Caracas is dangerous, so it is recommended to hire a transfer that can offer reasonable guarantee. You should avoid high risk places located next to the borders. Travelling to Zulia, Táchira, Apure y Amazonas is not recommended because experienced kidnapping groups and drug trafficking is highly common.

OFFICIAL CURRENCY AND PRICES IN VENEZUELA

The official currency in Venezuela is the Bolivar. 1 euro is equivalent to 7,14 bolivars and 1 American dollar is equivalent to 6,30. The currency exchange is highly common in the black market so you can get up to double of money than exchanging it at the exchange office or bank, although you can meet a scammer that can ruin your trip. Venezuela’s economy is highly dependent on petroleum; however tourists will realize expensive prices due to its high inflation rate; food and accommodation are quite expensive comparing to neighbouring countries like Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador or Peru.

BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

The country has a total surface of 916.445 km2 with around 33 million citizens. It borders the Caribbean Sea, Colombia, Brazil and Guyana, and over 314 islands, cays and islets. Venezuela is located close to the Tropic of Cancer, with a warm and rainy climate. You will find the most important cities in the coastal region: Maracaibo, Puerto de la Cruz or Puerto Cabello. It is the fifth economy in Latin American and the government is a presidential federal Republic. Regarding tourism, the country isn’t benefited by this sector, and in fact close regions like Aruba receives more tourists annually than Venezuela. The Venezuelan Spanish dialect is the language spoken by its citizens, although there are also several indigenous languages.